Dried Cherry Chili Recipe

A burst of sweet and spicy flavor! This antioxidant-rich chili recipe, inspired by the Cherry Marketing Institute, features succulent beef, vibrant dried cherries, and a surprising corn strip garnish. Elevate your taste buds with a blend of warming spices and a touch of heat. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a flavorful fiesta, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference. Get ready to experience a chili unlike any other!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 203.2 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dried Cherry Chili

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How to Make Dried Cherry Chili

  1. Heat 1 cup of beef broth in a saucepan.
  2. Place 1 cup dried cherries in a small bowl.
  3. Add the hot broth to the cherries and set aside to rehydrate for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Add 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 jalapeño pepper, minced. Cook for 1 minute. Do not brown.
  7. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
  8. Stir in 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  9. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
  10. Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, the remaining beef broth (about 1/2 cup), 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
  11. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  12. Simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
  13. Stir in the rehydrated cherry mixture.
  14. Continue cooking until thoroughly heated, about 5 more minutes.
  15. Garnish with corn strips, thinly sliced red onion, and avocado slices before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g